Effects of a prebiotic formulation on the composition of the faecal microbiota of people with functional constipation

ConclusionIn adults with functional constipation, the intake of a prebiotic formulation was associated with a decline of species richness and Shannon diversity. Further research regarding the associations between prebiotics and the composition and function of the gut microbiota is warranted.
Source: European Journal of Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research